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McCartney seeks GOP bid for council seat
David McCartney of Darlington is seeking the Republican nomination for the Montgomery County Council At-large seat. McCartney is a patrol officer with the Crawfordsville Police Department. His past experience includes eight years in road and streets, two years in tax assessment and 16 years as a business owner. His memberships...
NHS inducts new members at CHS
The following students were recently inducted into the Crawfordsville High School chapter of National Honor Society: Cimbria Bowling, Cristian Castilla, Devan Johnson, Ashlyn Harding, Chet Kincaid, Briar Mills, Feliz Montero, Zoey Abbott, Ashley Callejas, Jayden Callejas, Colten Custer, Victoria Flores, Myca Garrett, Alayna Hall, Jessie Hartnett, Marie Hesler, Maesa Horton, Ian Hurt, Maximo Jacome-Huesca, Gianna Kochert Cosby, Aubrey Lowe, Cohen McClamroch, Adrian Medina, Caroline Melevage, Campbell Murray, Caroline Novak, Katherin Novak, Molly Pierce, Bristol Presley, Alfonso Riano, Isla Seward, Collin Simpson, Ally Strickland, Daniel Surface, Remy Swinford,Yuliana Torres, Andre Turner, Dylan Wolcott, Ester Xotla and LiLi Yeung.
Board hires contractor for water extension project
A local excavating company was hired for the U.S. 231 water extension project on the city’s south side. On Wednesday, members of the Board of Public Works & Safety approved a $1,046,534 contract with Price Excavating. The board acknowledged that Price was not the lowest bidder for the project....
Softball: Fort Loramie finishes busy week with 2 wins in Covington Invitational
COVINGTON — Fort Loramie had already played a strong schedule, but this weekend made the team even more battle-hardened. The Redskins won two close games in which hits were scarce, and they dominated one of the top teams in the Three Rivers Conference to improve to 17-8 overall. Fort...
Indiana to pilot return to misdemeanor defense reimbursement
The state prepares to step closer to a public defense agency's long-held misdemeanor reimbursement goal despite lawmaker skepticism. The post Indiana to pilot return to misdemeanor defense reimbursement appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Local Record: April 30, 2024
• Theft in the 300 block of South Fork Drive — 9:23 a.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 700 block of Wallace Avenue — 12:17 p.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 1300 block of South Elm Street — 12:26 p.m. • Juvenile complaint in the 1000 block...
South Floriculture judging team earns state title
The Southmont FFA Floriculture judging team competed in the State Floriculture Judging Contest on April 27. The team of Cole Rhoads, Kelsey Thompson, Amarah Shannon and Natalie Rhoads placed first in the contest for the 17th consecutive year, giving the school its 28th state title in Floriculture Judging. There were...
Six ways to save this spring
Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power is thrilled that spring is finally here. The weather is getting warmer, and the days are growing longer. It’s the perfect time to start those outdoor projects you’ve been planning and explore new ways to make your home more energy efficient. The following...
Giant publisher planning 650,000-square-foot expansion in Crawfordsville
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A major expansion is planned for a fulfillment center in Crawfordsville, Indiana. According to a press release, Penguin Random House is adding 650,000 square feet to its existing facility. The expansion will enable the facility to double its annual shipments of physical books and improve the company’s supply chain.
Stars walk off Athenians in SAC thriller
CHS 102 000 3 – 7 10 1. Records: CHS (10-8 7-2); WB 11-6, 6-3) Hits: CHS (Coursey 2, Dowell 2, Miller 2, Motz, Patton, McCarty); WB (Grimes 3, Marcum 2, Jackson, Howe, Wiley, Hawkins). 2B: CHS (Dowell); WB Marcum). 3B CHS (Motz). Runs: CHS (Coursey 3, Motz, );...
Softball Recap: Ally Lewis leads a balanced attack to beat Crawfordsville
In what's become a running theme this season, Western Boone gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Crawfordsville Athenians a 10-0 shutout. The win was familiar territory for Western Boone who now have six in a row. Gabby Lewis made a...
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